Never even tried a peep, anchor and pins. If I were you I would start scouting/learning now. Get out in the woods and check things out, look for sign, when you think you have found what you deem to be a good spot, have a seat with the wind in your face and wait. Learn all you can.

If you can an experienced hunter can be helpful, but not a neccesity, in reality you will learn more on your own through asking questions and experience. It is real nice to have someone show you how to field dress a deer the first time though.

The Tazman